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Bachelor Chef Shea now at Countryside

Published:Friday | June 5, 2015 | 4:28 PMKrysta Anderson

Just imagine good friends engaging in great conversation while listening to some good music and indulging in some delicious fare. Well, this was the case at the delectable tasting - 'Savour' held at Shea's at Countryside Club last Wednesday night....

Giving into Your Culinary Desires

Published:Monday | June 8, 2015 | 11:39 AM

When you think about information technology, you never think about the kitchen - mixing flavours and seducing the senses with heavenly aromas.Information technologist and graphic designer AndrÈ Sewell learnt that creating takes a certain chemistry,...

kitchen Aid: Vinegar

Published:Monday | June 8, 2015 | 4:20 PMJody-Anne Lawrence

Kitchen Aid: vinegarThis week on Kitchen Aid, vinegar shows off its skill as an all-purpose home necessity.Soothes sore throat - sore throat is one of the most unbearable side effects of the common cold or the flu. However, warm water and vinegar,...

Fresh from the Pot

Published:Tuesday | June 9, 2015 | 2:48 PMRasbert Turner

There is a new addition to the food offerings in St Catherine, and it is really a warm and welcoming change to the taste buds of many. Fresh from the Pot restaurant, located at Angel Heights along Walks Road, has been tantalising taste buds since it...

Raise your glass: Red Blends

Published:Tuesday | June 9, 2015 | 3:51 PM

Generally speaking, red blends are the perfect harmony of varietals that gives you the best of everything.Blends are often considered to be complex and interesting wines because of their palate friendliness. On the more expensive side of things,...

Florentine Pasta

Published:Wednesday | June 10, 2015 | 9:33 AM

When most persons think healthy, they think of salads loaded with piles of greens and a few croutons to break the monotony. That doesn't have to be. Make your salad not the run of the mill with a pasta salad. And not just any ol' pasta salad....

Grilled Green Beans

Published:Wednesday | June 10, 2015 | 9:55 AM

You feel you need to serve something healthy. We get it. This is the dish. It's simple. It's do-ahead easy. And it's versatile. Don't care for green beans? No worry. Substitute broccoli, cauliflower or asparagus. They all work just as well in this...

Scotiafoundation brings schools and homes together at Nutrition for Learning

Published:Tuesday | June 2, 2015 | 12:00 AM

On Saturday, ScotiaFoundation brought together schools involved in its breakfast programme and some children's homes to share creative ways to create inexpensive dishes for children.Now re-branded as Nutrition for Learning, 38 canteen cooks from 11...

Fun, Fete and food

Published:Tuesday | June 2, 2015 | 12:00 AM

It was, all about fun, fete and food for the second staging of Beer Festival at the Labour Day weekend by beer giant, Red Stripe.The event boasted imported and local beer selections from across the globe, including Red StripeThe three-day festival...

A Taste of Cuba

Published:Tuesday | June 2, 2015 | 12:00 AM

In a country where many people lack Internet access, Alain Gutierrez, 40, is making his mark online. He's a Cuban food blogger with a website called ATasteofCuba.org. He's passionate about promoting traditional Cuban cuisine, and his dreams could...

Market List

Published:Tuesday | June 2, 2015 | 3:56 PM

Beef minceBeef mince is easy to come by at this time in supermarkets and meat shops across the island.The asking price per pound in supermarkets and delicatessen establishments is $350, while meat shops or butcher stalls will ask as little as $180...

Fare at Many Rivers to Cross for our Chldren

Published:Tuesday | June 2, 2015 | 3:50 PM

The ScotiaFoundation and Jimmy Cliff Foundation satisfied palates at Monday's fundraising dinner, Many Rivers to Cross for our Children, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel.The menu featured a series of classics which were superb with each bite. The...

Kitchen Aid: Baking soda

Published:Tuesday | April 21, 2015 | 8:55 PMJody-Anne Lawrence

Our kitchen is a treasure trove of ingredients that can do double duty. Yes, most of the ingredients in your kitchen is not just for cooking. So if you didn't know, now you will know with our weekly feature - Kitchen Aid. Every week, we will explore...

‘Tha Ville’ -A Unique Transformation by Young Visionaries

Published:Friday | May 15, 2015 | 12:00 AMTamara Bailey

Cedar Grove, Manchester:It all began when two young men were asked to assist a friend in seeking out a business opportunity. Upon their friend's disinterest in one particular venture, they quickly took the chance, and against questions of their...

Complete Nutrition Care's

Published:Monday | May 18, 2015 | 11:04 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

A weight loss journey can be a tumultuous task especially when it comes to what to eat. But Janet Rankine-Henry has made it easy with Complete Nutrition Care Diet Centre.Nutritionist Rankine-Henry has been in the nutrition industry for more than 10...

Spice Palates for Portland Jerk Fest

Published:Monday | June 1, 2015 | 5:43 PMKrysta Anderson

Portland Jerk Fest is finally back and is promising to be the best ever after a year's hiatus!Sponsors, media personnel and food aficionados, did not let the inclement weather prevent them from attending the festival's official launch held at Jojo's...

Island Grill goes green

Published:Tuesday | April 28, 2015 | 6:12 PM

The Island Grill chain of restaurants has gone green with its newbiodegradable containers.In an interview with founder and CEO Thalia Lyn, she explained to Food that Jamaicans have to start caring for our environment."The garbage dumped into gullies...

Betty creates sweet moments

Published:Monday | May 18, 2015 | 11:55 AMKeisha Hill

Sweet and savoury bread pudding is a favourite of many Jamaicans no matter what age group. Many families have the simple recipe that they have passed down for generations.Recently, specially invited guests from the culinary and media world,...

New Breadfruit Porridge

Published:Wednesday | May 20, 2015 | 4:16 PMJody-Anne Lawrence

The aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg fills the house and beckons to your nostrils - sweet porridge is hot and ready for you to devour. Now breadfruit has been added to that morning ritual alongside hominy corn, plantain and the king of porridges -...

The Emergence of Food Styling - CB Chicken shines a light on fresh talent

Published:Tuesday | May 26, 2015 | 4:56 PM

As Andrew Zimmerman said, "If it looks good, eat it." Nowadays, food that looks good enough to eat almost certainly is.Why? There's a pretty good chance it has been prepped and styled by a food stylist. Simply put, a food stylist's job is to make...

Re-making a Wine List

Published:Tuesday | May 26, 2015 | 2:33 PM

with a mouthful of amazing experiences.A few weeks ago, I was presented with a challenge by friend and hotelier, Christine Cohen of the Spa Retreat. She wanted to revamp the wine list of her Negril-based The Blue Mahoe. In thinking about it, I came...

Tracks and Records gives you wings!

Published:Wednesday | May 27, 2015 | 10:10 AMRandy Bowman

Breaking barriers and creating new standards is nothing new to track star Usain Bolt, which is why the ease at which Usain Bolt's Tracks...

Betty Recipes

Published:Wednesday | May 20, 2015 | 4:06 PM

Betty RecipesBETTY Festive CookiesServes: 20Total preparation time: 35 minutesIngredients3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground1/2 cup raisin chopped1/2 cup cranberries dried and chopped1/4 cup cherries...

Wine Club Night - Chilean Wines

Published:Tuesday | May 19, 2015 | 3:23 PMJason Clarke

As I have mentioned on a number of occasions, I get together with an interesting mix of characters once a month to sip, savour and compare notes on wines.Inspired by a tasting I attended of the Montes line of wines recently, this month, I played...

'Beer' deliciousness

Published:Tuesday | May 19, 2015 | 5:31 PM

This Labour Day weekend, beer will take centre stage at the second annual Beer Festival at Barbican Beach.We are all familiar with Jamaican beers, but in addition, Red Stripe and its parent company, Diageo, will be bringing their entire portfolio of...

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